Associate Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy
AstraZeneca
Summary
Are you ready to shape U.S. market access for a breakthrough Immuno-oncology medicine and accelerate its impact for patients? As Associate Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy, you will drive strategies that secure timely access, reimbursement, and affordability—translating science into real-world outcomes. This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD and sits at a critical intersection of evidence, policy, and customer insight. You will join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team focused on turning a robust pipeline into meaningful patient benefit. Working across functions, you will turn insights from patients, providers, and payers into clear value stories and executable plans.
Job description
Accountabilities
- Lead Access Strategy planning and initiatives to secure and maintain access, reimbursement, and affordability.
- Develop compelling product value propositions and other messaging across key market segments under the guidance of the OMAS Director or Senior Director.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights from patients, providers, and payers, informing comprehensive market access strategies.
- Provide input and guidance to Senior Manager on tactical development of field resources, programs to implement market access strategies.
- Support account management teams in customer strategy, planning, and execution, including training and promotional tools/resources.
- Ensure alignment of strategy with brand and sales organization to drive product demand.
- Support the coaching and development of junior members of team.
- Manage agency relationships to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of promotional programs.
- Develop and manage budgets in compliance with AstraZeneca finance and accounting requirements.
- Conduct all company business in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 3 years of proven years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market including payer marketing, brand marketing, market research, account management, and/or field sales.
- Strong or emerging understanding of the U.S. market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals.
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tactical implementation.
- Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and act within ambiguous, complex matrix organization.
- Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Thorough understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Relevant Advanced Degree, e.g., MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD, etc.
- Experience developing and executing strategy.
- Experience in oncology and/or managed care/payer experience.
- Experience in oncology buy-and-bill.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 3 years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market including payer marketing, brand marketing, market research, account management, and/or field sales
- Strong or emerging understanding of the U.S. market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tactical implementation
- Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and act within ambiguous, complex matrix organization
- Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Thorough understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%)
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Holiday Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Incentive Bonuses
- Equity-Based Awards
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.